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At any point in time, anyone of us can suffer from any of these topics.
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ANXIETY
Some anxiety is normal; it is how we respond to a stressful situation or to danger. However if you have an anxiety disorder, this normally helpful emotion can do just the opposite - it can keep you from coping and disrupt your daily life. There are several types of anxiety disorders. Most anxiety disorders are readily treatable with a combination of medication and
counselling.
DEPRESSION
Everyone has a bad day now and then. Feeling sad, unhappy and generally in low spirits often occur after a disappointing or distressing event. However, for some people these feelings may become more than just short-term unhappiness. Long-lasting changes in mood, feelings and behaviour can develop into depression. It is a serious and common condition that can be
treated. Depression is much more than normal grief and affects a person's lifestyle, mental and physical health.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDERS
Since the 1980s post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been recognised as
an anxiety disorder associated with a traumatic event. A large number of
cases are war-related.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [ 148 KB]
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
Relaxation techniques can help reduce the effects of too much stress in our day-to-day lives. Knowing which situations cause stress is the first step to managing it. Learning new relaxation techniques to help cope with stress is the next step. This will make your thoughts more calm and peaceful, and help you learn to relax. Being able to manage stress is important in living a
healthy, happy and productive life.
Relaxation Techniques [ 147 KB]
SLEEPING PROBLEMS
A good night's sleep is important for our well-being and poor sleep can lead to daytime symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Being unable to sleep well or for as long as desired is called insomnia. Insomnia is a common complaint with many different causes.
